HOODS & VENTILATION

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COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS, A TOTALLY INTEGRATED SYSTEM

Building codes distinguish between cooking processes that create smoke and grease ( e.g., frying, charbroiling or griddling ) and those that produce only heat and moisture ( e.g., steaming, baking and dishwashing ) Cooking that produces smoke and grease requires a Type I hood, commonly referred to as a grease hood, which includes liquid tight construction, liquid tight exhaust duct and an automatic fire suppression system. Operations that produce only heat and moisture requires a Type II hood, commonly referred to as a heat or condensate hood, which does not require liquid tight construction, liquid tight ductwork or a fire suppression system.

GREASE HOODS

Grease hoods are typically constructed of 430 or 304 polished stainless steel, liquid tight construction complete with baffle type grease filters and a grease trough with removable grease cup. There are several styles of grease hoods with varying construction features. Wall mounted canopy hoods, island ( single or double ) canopy hoods and proximity ( backshelf, pass-over or eyebrow ) hoods all have different capture areas and are mounted at different heights and horizontal positions relative to the cooking equipment and listings.

GREASE EXHAUST

Grease exhaust ducts are to be fabricated of min. 16 gauge steel or 18 gauge steel welded liquid tight, per code. Atlantic Coast Restaurant & Mechanical Services chooses to fabricate our exhaust ducts from 16 gauge galvanized steel because we have found it to be superior to regular steel and ultimately a better product to install for our consumers. Our exhaust ducts are specifically designed to meet the needs of our clients and vary from project to project. All ductwork is designed using computer aided programs, cut out of sheets using plasma cutting systems and formed using metal forming machinery.

HEAT HOOD EXHAUST DUCTS

CONDENSATE HOOD EXHAUST DUCTS

Heat hood exhaust ducts are typically fabricated of min. 20 gauge stainless steel welded liquid tight, due to the nature of a condensate hood and the conveyance of water vapor. We do not want the ductwork to leak or rust.

SUPPLY DUCT

EXHAUST FANS

There are two typical types of exhaust fans for the removal of grease laden vapors, an upblast exhaust fan, typically found mounted on rooftops or walls and a utility set exhaust fan, typically used inline or on rooftops. Upblast fans are constructed of aluminum, where utility set fans are constructed of steel. Both are acceptable for the removal of grease laden vapors, just used in different types of installations.

LISTED VS UNLISTED

Listed hoods have been tested against a recognized standard, such as Underwriters Laboratories ( UL ) Standard 710. Standard 710 dictates materials and design requirements similar to those in the building code and it has a performance test requirement for capture and containment of the thermal plume.

Unlisted hoods must meet the prescriptive materials and design requirements of the local building ( FBC ) and health codes. In addition they must be operated at exhaust rates dictated by the local building code ( FBC ).

SUPPLY FANS

Supply fans are designed to bring back approx. 80% to 90% of the air being exhausted. There are two typical types of supply fans used in bringing back or introducing air back into the kitchen. The typical box style fan is typically found mounted on rooftops or walls and an inline fan, typically used inside the building. Fans are typically constructed of steel or aluminum boxes with a blower and motor section mounted inside.